The Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing's announcement that it will delist its shares from the New York Stock Exchange marks the end of a cushy ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong restaurants fear revenues could fall 20 per cent under vaccine passport scheme
Catering sector lawmaker warns of ‘earthquake-like’ impact on business revenue from tougher vaccination requirements for eateries and bars. ( read original story ...)
The Omicron variant appeared to spread between two fully vaccinated people in separate hotel rooms in Hong Kong, early research suggests
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong said the variant most likely spread across a corridor in a Hong Kong quarantine hotel. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ESG bond issuance quadruples to almost US$35 billion as city takes shape as Asia’s hub for green finance
ESG-related debt, also called sustainable bonds, are fixed-income financial products that raise capital for the purpose of financing projects that have environmental or social benefits. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks suffer another sell-off as Alibaba drags Chinese tech lower while Omicron, Evergrande stoke risk aversion
Hong Kong stocks fell to more than 14-month low as Alibaba Group Holding slumped amid a management reshuffle. The spread of Omicron variant and concerns about growing debt default risk among Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market extends losses; Tech leads decline
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 1.76%, or 417.31 points, to 23,349.38. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 2.14%, or 180.68 points, to 8,274.77. ( read original story ...)
Rout in Chinese Internet Stocks Rolls On in Hong Kong
The Hang Seng Tech Index, which tracks the 30 largest technology companies listed in the city, slid 3.3% to its lowest level, after Alibaba, JD.com and other internet stocks logged sizable declines. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections: state leader Xia Baolong urges public to vote in Legislative Council poll, insists Beijing embraces diversity
Xia Baolong, from Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, says limiting power only to ‘patriots’ does not stop people from diverse backgrounds taking office. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: prosecutors challenge stargazing defence of former student leader found with laser pointers
Keith Fong, 23, is on trial at District Court charged with possessing offensive weapons, resisting a police officer and perverting the course of justice. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: New World Development to offer 300 homes at 50% discount to market price
Once the proposal was approved by the government, New World would build 300 one- to three-bedroom flats ranging in size from 300 to 550 square feet in.. ( read original story ...)
Tinder, Bumble, how about CrossFit? Hong Kong couples share love stories related to fitness, not dating apps
Sport has become a popular place for couples to meet as people gravitate away from dating apps in favour of more meaningful connections. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba shares slide in Hong Kong after it overhauls e-commerce businesses, appoints a new financial chief
The Chinese e-commerce giant is up against increased competition, a slowing economy and a regulatory crackdown. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Stock Falls in Hong Kong as E-Commerce Giant Shakes Up Management
Maggie Wu, who played an instrumental role in the public listings of Alibaba (ticker: BABA) in both New York and Hong Kong, will depart as chief financial officer in April 2022, to be replaced by Toby ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Govt hopes to work with lawmakers
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government hopes to work with members of the new term of the Legislative Council to usher in a new era of good ... ( read original story ...)